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 Application ProcessThank you for taking time to visit our web site! We encourage you to take a few moments to carefully review the application process outlined below. Please visit the FAQ section for more information and updates. Procedure 1. Original Admissions Application Form (completed and signed)2. Application Deadline - All application materials must be received or postmarked by February 1, 2008. 3. Application Processing Fee: Non-refundable application fee for $65 payable to Western University of Health Sciences. 4. International Student Application (ISA) International applicants, applicants who are not U.S. citizens and who are living in the U.S. and applicants who have applied for permanent residency but have not been approved at the time of application must complete the International Student Application (ISA). The ISA must be included with your Supplemental Application. There is no fee for the IS 5. Resume/Curriculum Vitae: Please provide a current resume or curriculum vitae. 6. Bachelor of Science (or equivalent) in Pharmacy: Please provide a copy of your degree certificate and enclose with your application. 7. Official Transcripts: Submit official transcripts from all schools attended in the United States and/or an valuation of your credentials for each college or university attended in a foreign country. Please see the list of foreign credentials evaluation services. Transcript evaluations must come directly from the evaluation service. Photocopies are not acceptable. The minimum GPA requirement for admission into the program is 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. 8. Personal Questionnaire: Please complete the questionnaire and enclose with your application. The questionnaire can be downloaded from the IPBP website. 9. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): TOEFL, including essay, is required for all applicants submitting course work from foreign schools, and all permanent and temporary residents of the United States. Exception: The TOEFL exam will be waived for students who have graduated with a confirmed Baccalaureate or higher degree from a United States institution. A minimum score of 213 for the Computer Based test, 550 for the Paper Based test or 79 for the new Internet Based TOEFL test must be submitted by June 1, 2008. TOEFL scores are valid for two (2) years. TOEFL scores will not be waived for pending Baccalaureate and or a higher degree or pending naturalization appointments. Official scores must be sent directly from the Educational Testing Services (ETS). Photocopies are not acceptable. For more information regarding the TOEFL test, please visit their website at www.toefl.org 10. FPGEE (Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination): FPGEE scores are not required for entry into the IPBP program. 11. Internal Assessment (IA): The Internal Assessment (IA) exam is mandatory for consideration of admission into the program. The exam scores are valid for 1 year (Refer to the FAQ section for more information). 12. Fee information for IA testing: The following fee structure will apply to all applicants (a) US $250 for online access to the IPBP study guide; (b) US $250 for IPBP exam. All checks must be made payable to the College of Pharmacy, Western University of Health Sciences. Single payments of $500 are not accepted. (More details in the FAQ section). IMPORTANT INFORMATION: In order for us to be able to provide you with online access to study materials for the IA, you are advised to complete and submit the admission application form along with the requisite fees as early as possible. All other related application materials may be sent at a later date but no later than February 1, 2008. Study materials for the IA will be available for distribution early November 2007. 13. References: Three satisfactory recommendations (forms provided below) from qualified individuals (not related to you) capable of evaluating your overall personality, professional enthusiasm and integrity. Each recommendation must be submitted in a sealed envelope that is signed over the seal by the recommender. 14. Verification of Employment (Optional): Letter(s) from current employer(s) verifying employment status. If self-employed, provide supporting documentation. Application Materials Use the following links to download the necessary application forms. The forms are provided in PDF format and can only be opened using Acrobat Reader. To download a free copy, visit the Plug Ins page.
IA/Interview Guidelines Upon successful completion of the above requirements, candidates may be invited for an interview session on or off-campus, based on satisfactory preliminary file evaluation. The IA test will be conducted on the same day as the interview. Two main areas of skills will be evaluated during this interview: (1) Oral Communication skills and (2) Written communication skills. 1. Oral Communication Skills: These skills will be evaluated during a personal interview session conducted by the members of the admissions committee. Each interview session will be approximately 30 minutes in duration. The purpose of this exercise will be to determine your command of the English language as well as interpersonal skills. 2. Written Communication Skills: All candidates will be required to take a written essay test wherein a topic of general interest will be presented. Time allowed for this activity is approximately 45 minutes. The purpose of this exercise will be to assess your overall ability and effectiveness in reading, writing and comprehension of the English language. For information on the internal assessment (IA) testing and other information, please visit the FAQ page. The information herein is subject to change without notice at the discretion of the Board of Trustees of the University. Please visit our website periodically for updates and/or changes. | |
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